Matt Lauer. Bill OReily. Both have gained fame and notoriety for their no nonsense interviews of political figures, people of influence, academics and celebrities. Some people love them, some people hate them. Regardless of whether you like Matt Lauer or Bill O'Reily or neither, there is no doubt that both men earn incredible salaries. Each earns millions of dollars a year for their popular interviewing style. When people picture NBC's Today show, they think of Lauer. When they think of Fox's political scene they think of O'Reily.

The Majoe Leagues aren't the only league. The Frontier League is an independent baseball league with teams located throughout the Midwest. These players do not make near the money that major leaguers do, but they continue take the field for their love of the game.

Salaries quantify a price that the system is willing to pay for a skill. But what it does not take into account is your potential. Your potential comes into play as you experiment and evolve. To get into the highest paid brackets you obviously need to be highly proficient with your skill, identify gaps in the markets, identify emerging trends and create your presence in those areas. Your experiences, time invested and ability to adapt and expand will all count in your choices.